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DJ Essentials

Learn every DJ tech skill you need — at your own pace, from scratch

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You've watched DJs work a crowd and felt that pull — the way they shift the air in a room, the way the dance floor comes alive under their hands. You've always wanted to know how to do that. DJ Essentials is Tasha Blank's step-by-step, beginner-friendly video course that strips away every intimidating layer of DJ tech and hands you the real, practical skills to make it happen.

The course is built around 27 videos that walk you through everything from gear setup and basic transitions to music theory, looping, EQ blending, and crafting full sets that take people somewhere. Whether you're learning on Traktor, Rekordbox, or both, you'll move at your own pace through a curriculum that actually makes sense — one concept building on the next until you're mixing full sets with confidence.

This isn't just about software. DJ Essentials is about becoming someone who can hold a room. Tasha has spent over two decades creating dancefloors around the world, and this course is how she hands that knowledge directly to you.

Outcomes

  • Master DJ software and hardware from scratch
  • Mix seamlessly across genres and BPM ranges
  • Build and organize a pro-level music library
  • Craft sets that shift the energy of any room

What's included?

  • 27 Step-by-Step Video Tutorials

    A complete, intelligently sequenced curriculum covering gear setup, mixing fundamentals, music theory, effects, looping, genre mixing, and building pro-level sets.

  • Traktor & Rekordbox Tracks

    Learn on either industry-standard platform — or bundle both. Includes gear recommendations to help you choose the right setup for your style and goals.

  • Optional Community Add-On

    $10/month gives you monthly live Q&A calls, 24/7 tech support on Circle, and a community of fellow DJs to share wins and get help anytime.

Courses

DJ Essentials (Free Intro Course)

1 section • 4 lessons

DJ Essentials (Traktor)

9 sections • 29 lessons

Who is this for?

  • Total beginners who've always wanted to DJ
  • Musicians and artists entering the DJ world
  • Intermediate DJs with skill gaps to fill
  • Somatic practitioners wanting to add tech skills
  • Anyone intimidated by DJ tech but ready to start

About the creator

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Natasha Blank

Somatic Practitioner and Founder of The Get Down

Natasha Blank is an international DJ and somatic practitioner who specializes in the intersection of music and movement. She is the founder of the celebrated event series The Get Down and the leadership academy known as PhDJ. Her work focuses on a ne...